Arena Waives FINA Approval On Three Models Of Powerskin Carbon-Pro – Updated
“In February 2013, FINA, the international governing body for all aquatic sports, requested compliance information regarding one of the Arena POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro racing suits (woman full body open back – FINA approval code AR220993), purchased during routine testing.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
FINA Bureau Recommendations Include More Mixed, 200 Meter Relays; NO Underwater Cameras
FINA is still resistant to using underwater cameras to verify/overturn stroke violations. (Photo of James E. Martin Aquatics Center in Auburn courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINA Posts Full List of Rules to be Voted On by Swimming Technical Congress
Should the FINA swimming bureau get its way, men with great underwaters like Tom Shields could suddenly become big contenders in breaststroke events. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPicturs.com)
USMS: “Armstrong is Not Eligible to Race in USMS Competitions”
In what should wrap up the news on the Lance Armstrong/Masters Swimming, U.S. Masters Swimming sent out a release confirming…
Dana Vollmer, 2013 World Championship Preview – Gold Medal Minute Video
Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures
Boyle breaks National record on the second day of State New Zealand Championships
Lauren Boyle has had a great start to the State New Zealand Open Championships, first qualifying for world championships in…
FINA Releases Full 2013 World Cup Schedule
The 2013 FINA World Cup series starts just after the World Championships, and ends in November in Beijing, China. (Credit: CobbleCC)
Russian Pres. Says Breaststroke Underwater Rules May Be Changing Again
Russia’s Vladimir Salnikov released a statement today speaking of considerations by FINA to try again to clean up the underwater pullout. (Stock Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINA Adds 203rd Member Federation
One of the youngest nations in the world, East Timor has made a major leap in officially joining FINA. (Photo of Balde Church, one of East Timor’s most famous landmarks, Courtesy: Kok Leng Yo)
World Juniors Dates Set; New Zealand Announces Qualifying Criteria
Swimming New Zealand has announced their selection criteria for the Junior World Championships (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Wang Jun Named as Coach in Li Zhesi Suspension; 5,000 RMB Fine Leveled
Li Zhesi’s coach, who also received a two-year suspension, has been revealed. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Former WR Holder Li Zhesi Banned for Two Years for Positive EPO Test
Chinese teenager Li Zhesi has been banned for a positive test for the same substance that Lance Armstrong has admitted to taking. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
What Is The Largest Swimming Meet in the United States?
“Josh Schneider, NCAA Champion and sprint specialist, heads to Ohio for a Mutual of Omaha BREAKout Swim Clinic…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Four Bidders Meet in Switzerland to Learn of 2019/2021 Hosting Potential
If Korea earned the right to host the 2019 World Championships, would Park Tae-Hwan stick around for a 5th Olympics? (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
The Rebranding of British Swimming
British Swimming has taken steps to revitalize their image and make their events more accessible to the British swimming fan….
